What is RVOL in stocks?

RVOL (Relative Volume) is a ratio comparing a stock's current trading volume to its historical average volume. An RVOL of 10 means the stock is trading at 10 times its normal volume. High RVOL indicates increased interest and potential price movement, making it valuable for day traders looking for momentum opportunities.

How do I find high volume stocks?

Use a real-time stock scanner that monitors volume across all symbols and compares it to historical averages. Look for RVOL ratios above 3-5x for significant activity. The best scanners track pre-market, regular hours, and after-hours sessions, alerting you the moment volume spikes occur across NYSE, NASDAQ, and OTC exchanges.

What are trading halts and why do they happen?

Trading halts temporarily pause trading on a stock due to significant price volatility (LULD halts), pending news announcements, or corporate actions. Halts typically last 5-10 minutes and are issued by exchanges to allow information to disseminate and prevent panic trading. Traders monitor halts because stocks often move significantly when trading resumes.

What is the best free stock scanner?

The best free stock scanner should offer real-time data updates (not 15-minute delayed), RVOL tracking to identify volume spikes, pre-market and after-hours coverage, and customizable alerts. Look for WebSocket-powered scanners with sub-second latency that track all major exchanges including NYSE, NASDAQ, and OTC markets without requiring a credit card.

How to use RVOL for day trading?

Day traders use RVOL to identify stocks with unusual volume activity. Look for RVOL above 3-5x during pre-market, then confirm with price action. High RVOL stocks often continue momentum during regular hours. Combine RVOL signals with technical patterns and news catalysts for best results. Set alerts for RVOL spikes above 10x to catch explosive moves early.

How do stock scanners work?

Stock scanners continuously monitor price, volume, and technical indicators across thousands of symbols in real-time. They use algorithms to filter stocks matching specific criteria (like RVOL thresholds or price changes), then send alerts when conditions are met. Advanced scanners use WebSocket connections for live data feeds, enabling sub-second alert delivery compared to traditional polling methods.

Can I scan stocks before market open?

Yes, pre-market scanning (4:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET) is crucial for day traders. Look for scanners that track pre-market volume and price movements separately from regular hours. Stocks with high RVOL in pre-market often continue momentum after the opening bell. The best pre-market scanners update every minute and include news catalysts.

Do I need to pay for stock alerts?

Many premium scanners charge $50-200/month for real-time alerts. TheDesperateTrader runs on an affordable subscription at an early-access price of $24.99/month, with day, week, monthly, and longer plans available. New accounts start with 5 free premium days and no credit card is required to begin - full access to RVOL tracking, halt alerts, top movers, and EMA analysis.

$VTI

Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF

ARCX

$380.19+0.14%+$0.5350Prev $379.65LIVE Full chart Live alerts Guides

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Key Stats

Price & performance

Price: $380.19
Change today: +0.14%
Previous close: $379.65
52-week range: $309.36 – $383.29

Valuation & dividend

Dividend yield: 1.10% ($4.17)

Ownership & volume

Shares outstanding: 1.79B
Avg daily volume: 4.4M

Classification

Exchange: ARCX

Relative volumevs this time of day

5m: 0.9x
15m: 0.9x
1h: 1.1x
1D: 0.1x

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Why is $VTI moving today?

Here is the latest on VTI from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for VTI today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Why is $VTI moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.

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$VTI is trending on Reddit

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44 mentions across 10 subreddits6921.3kLeaning bullish

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$VTI Sentiment

Bullish

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📰 News: 4 bull · 0 bearToday: +0.1%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

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$VTI Activity

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Alert· 1d ago · Aug 4, 7:33 PM ET+2.3% vs EMA

VTI 200EMA (15m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +2.26% above EMA · slope +0.48%

at $381.39

Alert· 1d ago · Aug 4, 7:33 PM ET+0.6% vs EMA

VTI 50EMA (15m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +0.61% above EMA · slope +0.63%

at $381.39

Alert· 1d ago · Aug 4, 4:39 PM ET+1.1% vs EMA

VTI 200EMA (5m) Trending · 107 bars · L4 · +1.09% above EMA · slope +0.27%

at $380.70

Alert· 1d ago · Aug 4, 4:22 PM ET13.7× RVOL

VTI hit 13.736x RVOL at 4:20 PM ET

at $380.29

Alert· 1d ago · Aug 4, 4:19 PM ET2.7× RVOL

VTI hit 2.658x RVOL at 4:17 PM ET

at $381.00

News· The Motley Fool· 1d ago · Aug 4, 3:16 PM ETBullish

If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, I'm Loading Up on This ETF Without a Second Thought

Alert· 6d ago · Jul 30, 4:14 PM ET+0.7% vs EMA

VTI 200EMA (5m) Trending · 53 bars · L3 · +0.71% above EMA · slope +0.11%

at $366.80

Alert· 6d ago · Jul 30, 4:13 PM ET+0.4% vs EMA

VTI 50EMA (5m) Trending · 54 bars · L3 · +0.37% above EMA · slope +0.24%

at $366.80

Alert· 6d ago · Jul 30, 4:12 PM ET+0.4% vs EMA

VTI 200EMA (1m) Trending · 222 bars · L5 · +0.41% above EMA · slope +0.07%

at $366.80

Alert· 6d ago · Jul 30, 4:11 PM ET+0.2% vs EMA

VTI 50EMA (1m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +0.17% above EMA · slope +0.11%

at $366.80

Alert· 6d ago · Jul 30, 4:02 PM ET3.5× RVOL

VTI hit 3.494x RVOL at 4:01 PM ET

at $367.04

Alert· 7d ago · Jul 29, 4:12 PM ET-1.1% vs EMA

$VTI near 200 EMA: -1.12% from 200 EMA at 4:10 PM ET

at $359.52

Alert· 7d ago · Jul 29, 4:11 PM ET6.3× RVOL

VTI hit 6.292x RVOL at 4:10 PM ET

at $359.52

Alert· 9d ago · Jul 28, 9:30 AM ET26.7× RVOL

VTI hit 26.737x RVOL at 9:29 AM ET

at $364.50

News· The Motley Fool· 9d ago · Jul 27, 12:10 PM ETNeutral

SpaceX Earnings Are Coming Aug. 4. Here's Why Aug. 6 Could Be Even More Important For Investors.

News· The Motley Fool· 10d ago · Jul 26, 7:08 PM ETNeutral

HSBC Just Started Covering SpaceX With a $115 Price Target. The Stock Closed Friday at $115.07.

News· The Motley Fool· 10d ago · Jul 26, 11:02 AM ETNeutral

If I Could Only Own 1 ETF Heading Into the Coming Fed Meeting, It Would Be This One

News· The Motley Fool· 13d ago · Jul 24, 6:15 AM ETBullish

Meet the 9 Vanguard ETFs That Are Buying SpaceX Stock in Droves. Here's My Top Pick of the Bunch.

News· The Motley Fool· 13d ago · Jul 23, 2:15 PM ETNeutral

This Vanguard ETF Has Weathered Every Recession in Its History

Alert· 14d ago · Jul 23, 9:31 AM ET30.6× RVOL

VTI hit 30.651x RVOL at 9:30 AM ET

at $365.29

News· The Motley Fool· 14d ago · Jul 22, 4:28 PM ETBullish

My 3 Favorite Vanguard ETFs to Buy Right Now

News· The Motley Fool· 14d ago · Jul 22, 10:30 AM ETBullish

The 1 ETF I'd Buy if I Could Only Own One

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VTI stock FAQ

Why is $VTI moving today?

What is the VTI stock price today?

VTI last traded at $380.19, up 0.14% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does VTI pay a dividend?

Yes. VTI currently has a dividend yield of about 1.10% ($4.17 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live VTI alerts?

The VTI Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged VTI 6 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is VTI on?

VTI (Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF) trades on ARCX.

Is VTI good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge VTI for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, I'm Loading Up on This ETF Without a Second Thought

SpaceX Earnings Are Coming Aug. 4. Here's Why Aug. 6 Could Be Even More Important For Investors.

HSBC Just Started Covering SpaceX With a $115 Price Target. The Stock Closed Friday at $115.07.

If I Could Only Own 1 ETF Heading Into the Coming Fed Meeting, It Would Be This One

Meet the 9 Vanguard ETFs That Are Buying SpaceX Stock in Droves. Here's My Top Pick of the Bunch.

This Vanguard ETF Has Weathered Every Recession in Its History

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The 1 ETF I'd Buy if I Could Only Own One

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